| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $230.42 | 6.753% | $245.9803 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.38 | 11.799% | $158.0614 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.55 | 4.246% | $254.9336 | $254.93 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.58 | 4.337% | $87.2049 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.31 | 13.174% | $115.7883 | $115.79 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.57 | 11.133% | $131.7704 | $131.77 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.81 | 4.677% | $261.4936 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.62 | $1,255.2325 | $1,255.22 | $1,255.25 | $1,255.30 | |